Improving Vitamin D status and related health in young women: The Safe-D study – Part B

Project Details

Vitamin D deficiency is an important health risk for young women, particularly during child-bearing years. Vitamin D deficiency is also associated with increased risk of many chronic health conditions including cardiovascular disease, poor bone and muscle health, mental ill-health and infection. Part B of the Safe-D study aims to investigate the safest and most effective way to increase vitamin D levels in vitamin D deficient young women. This study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) to measure the effectiveness of (1) a behavioural intervention (using mobile-based application to encourage safe levels of sunlight exposure) and (2) 1000 IU per day vitamin D supplementation to increase vitamin D levels and a wide range of health outcomes over 12 months.